It’s been three months since my daddy died. I’ve had opportunities to celebrate his life, to be thankful I was his daughter, and to laugh at the quirks that made him uniquely him. But I’ll be honest: I’m still tying up loose ends. And by “loose ends,” I mean a mountain of paperwork that multiplies faster than bunnies in a spring meadow.
Grief is hard enough. Add in the role of being POA for my mom, who has advanced Alzheimer’s, and caregiver to my loved one with Lewy Body Dementia and the aftermath gets downright overwhelming. It’s not just the missing him (which is daily and deep), it’s also juggling the endless decisions, signatures, and calls that come after someone dies. Nobody warns you how many times you’ll have to repeat the words: “My father has passed away.” It’s like ripping the Band-Aid off over and over again.
That’s the messy, real part of life after loss. And it’s exactly why I created The “After” Workbook. When my dad died, I wanted someone to hold my hand through the chaos, whispering, “Here’s the next gentle step.” Since I couldn’t find that kind of guide, I wrote one. Inside, you’ll find checklists, plain-language explanations, and space to breathe between the tasks. It’s not meant to rush your grief. It’s meant to make the practical side a little less painful.
And here’s the thing: walking through this season also showed me the importance of preparing ahead. If you’ve ever thought, “I should probably get things in order before something happens,” that’s where The “Before” Workbook comes in. Think of it as leaving your family a gift—not more loose ends.
So today, I’m here, tea cup in hand, saying: if you’re in this strange valley of grief and caregiving, you’re not alone. And if you’d like a companion to guide you through the “after” (or prepare for the “before”), I created these workbooks for you.
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You can find The “After” Workbook and The “Before” Workbook on Amazon — practical guides for when life changes forever, one gentle step at a time.